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About CASP
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History
Both CASP and CASP Inc. have been created in recognition
of the fact that, although Canada has a
wealth of agricultural and agro-industry capabilities, our industry associations,
our institutions, and our agri-businesses are often too small
or fragmented to independently play a full role in a global
economy with a myriad of agricultural challenges and opportunities.
CASP and CASP Inc. provide scale, comprehensive technical
and management know-how, and substantial investment capability for appropriate international agricultural development initiatives. |
Operating Structure and Rationale
| Canadian Agro-Sustainability Partnership (CASP) |
CASP Inc. |
CASP Country
(e.g. CASP Sri Lanka) |
- formed to provide, promote, and coordinate Canadian agricultural
expertise in the international marketplace
- can plan projects, undertake studies, exhibit at trade
shows, etc.
- non-profit association
- institutions, associations, and private firms are full
members
- government can be ex officio
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- formed to support commercial development and investment
in international agriculture and agri-business
- can plan projects, undertake studies, exhibit at trade
shows, etc.
- for-profit corporation
- private firms are full members/shareholders
- institutions/associations can be associate members
- government can be ex officio
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- formed to provide a strong, ongoing focus and delivery vehicle for a set of agricultural projects
in a high priority country or region
- both CASP and CASP Inc. members may wish to participate
in the activity that will generally be long term and comprehensive
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CASP is the mechanism used to address projects/programs that are
appropriate for industry-wide, non-profit organizations. CASP
can also undertake studies or other projects for public sector
clients when the Client needs broad capabilities and wants
to avoid ?for-profit? groups that may not be considered as objective
as an industry non-profit group.
CASP Inc. is a commercial entity with internal expertise
and financial capability to undertake direct investment in
international agro-industry projects. |
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Governance and Management
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Project management, staffing, and co-ordination activities for CASP entities
is provided by MacArthur Group Inc. , while technical resources in agriculture and agro-industry are provided by other CASP member organizations. At the policy and long-term planning levels, CASP activities are directed by a Board of Directors, with ongoing oversight provided by an Executive Committee consisting of Doug MacArthur,
Dr. Gary Morgan, and Allan Parker, all CEOs of CASP member organizations. |
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